unequal spring lengths

[JeffP]

I' m rebuilding the chassis of my 1969 Elan Plus2. I've fitted spyder CV conversion drive shafts and new rear dampers from TTR. I used the old springs. The length of my springs are different on either side. The the left it is 12 inches from base of spring cup to top of chassis mount on the other side it is 13.5 inches.

The actual spring length on the left is about 10 inches on the right it is 11 inches. During fitting the spring on the left needed significant more compression to get everything to fit.

I'm pretty sure the springs were on equal length at the start.

I would be grateful for any comments on what has gone wrong (if anything) and what i need to do to remedy it.

Many thanks

[h20hamelan]

Maybe a daft comment, but, it could account for drivers weight. If the longer springs are fitted on drivers side.

[661]

I'm uncertain if someone has changed the platform heights as a crude corner weighting, but either way, springs are a wear item and I just wouldn't put the old ones back. Depending on your thoughts on originality I'd be suggesting adjustable platforms too.

[berni29]

Hi

New springs time for sure. Nothing worse than a car that does not sit level. I have nothing against old springs as such if they are the same length and rate. I have used old ones before to get the ride height I wanted, but I had seen them on the plus 2 they came from and it sat just right.

Berni

[Craven]

Length of damper rod, one un-modified!